When I Die, Please Do Not Produce an AI Version of Me
Hey there! So, you know how everything’s going high-tech these days? We’ve got AI writing our essays, predicting the weather, and even playing our music. But let me tell you, there’s one thing I’d rather not see AI tackle: making an artificial version of me after I kick the bucket. Let’s dive into why that idea gives me the heebie-jeebies. 😅
The Whole AI Version Thing: A Little Creepy, Right?
Imagine this: you’re gone, and suddenly there’s this digital you floating around saying things you might or might not say. I mean, ever thought about having a conversation with your great-great-grandkid via an AI? Yeah, no thanks.
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Identity Crisis Alert: AI could mix up my quirks, jokes, and personality with something totally NOT me. Nope, I’d rather not have an AI version telling my future grandkids I used to enjoy pineapple on pizza. Ew!
- Privacy, Please: Our digital footprint is already ginormous, right? Photos, texts, and tweets. Do we really want all that turned into a posthumous chatbot? 😳
Can AI Really Capture "Me"?
Now, I’m all for tech doing cool stuff, but can AI genuinely capture what makes me, well, ME? Short answer: Nope.
Where AI Falls Flat
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Nuanced Humor: AI might nail a dad joke, but my sly comments? Forget about it. No bot could replicate the time I slipped a whoopee cushion under Uncle Bob’s chair at Thanksgiving. Classic!
- Emotional Depth: Sure, AI can mimic emotions to some extent, but real deep feelings? That’s a human thing. My AI version might say, “I love you,” but it won’t FEEL it like I did.
But What If They Could? 🤔
Okay, playing devil’s advocate here for a second. What if AI could perfectly replicate me? TBH, even then, it feels like a hard pass.
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Who Controls It?: I’d hate for my “AI me” to get into the wrong hands. Imagine a corporate spin on my personality, urging you to try the latest energy drink. Yikes!
- The Real Deal: An AI can’t have those spontaneous, goofy moments that define us. Like that time I tripped over my own feet while trying to dance. Some memories are precious because they’re imperfect.
A Better Alternative: Memories
So instead of AI versions, how about we keep memories alive the old-school way? Share a story, watch a video, or scroll through those candid snaps of the good times.
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Storytelling Magic: There’s something wonderful about hearing a story passed down in the family. It’s real, heartfelt, and sometimes comes with exaggerated details for flair. 😉
- Photo Albums FTW: Remember those? Flipping through tangibly is like diving into a time capsule. Much better than talking to a bot, IMO.
Conclusion: Keep It Real
In the end, while tech has its perks, let’s keep our essence in the human realm. Real moments, shared stories, the occasional embarrassing mishap—those are us. So, when I’m gone, I’d rather be remembered for the things I did and said, not the things an AI THINKS I might say.
What about you? Would you want an AI version of yourself floating around? Let’s keep chatting about it, but no AI substitutes in this conversation, okay? 😊
